Spirited in Pune: Boozy Delights That You Must Try

1 May , 2016

Hot days and glitzy evenings are the essence of summer. What makes these days better is the presence of a variety of colourful cocktails, each unique and tempting in its own right. Pune’s bartenders make some of the most unique drinks to please the varied crowd. Here are some of the most unique offerings in the city:

Bourbon Orange at Stone Water GrillStone Water Grill’s amazing menu stretches itself in the cocktail section, serving some great accompaniments with its food. Try the Bourbon Orange here, a mix of bourbon whiskey, hazelnut, and orange liqueur.

Cosmopolitan at Hard Rock CaféWhile dancing with your friends, Cosmopolitan makes the perfect drink to have along. Hard Rock Café’s Cosmo is a delightful combination of vodka, Cointreau, lime juice and cranberry juice. This is the perfect drink for a jazzy evening with friends.

Lime n Litchi Margarita at HoppipolaLike a little exotica? Go for the Lime n Litchi Margarita at Hoppipola. The touch of kaffir lime to a concoction of litchi chunks makes this unique visitor a topper of all the glasses.

Paanipuri Capriojka at The Bombay BronxWho said cocktails do not go with spice? The Bombay Bronx loves to add kitschy to regular to make a crowd pleaser. The Paanipuri Capriojka here combines the spark of the paanipuri flavours with alcohol to add up the glam quotient.

Tequila Sunrise at MixHeaded out for a sophisticated evening? Head to Mix. The Tequila Sunrise, made with tequila, grenadine, orange juice and a splash of wine, is the way to glory from a usual mundane day.

Gum Cocktail at SwigA cocktail straight out from the fantasy land, the Gum Cocktails at Swig are a sweet attraction. Combine strawberry puree and cranberry juice, top it with vodka and introduce it to strawberry gum and voila, fantasy meets reality.

Lychee Rose Petal Martini at Sin Pride EnvyAnother unusual combination that the city serves is Litchi Rose Petal Martini at Sin Pride Envy. The pristine white drink, a mix of lychee puree, vodka, rose water and balanced with lime juice is topped with a beautiful rose petal to contrast and blow your mind off.

Podka at The Little Door (reserve now)An Indian twist can lift any drink up from its own zone at take it to The Little Door’s menu. One such example is the Podka, where kokum syrup and ground cumin meet soda and vodka. The unusual combination is finished off with a chilly-rubbed rim and leaves a lasting impression — we like!

Wild Liquid at The FishbowlThe Fishbowl combines Grey Goose vodka, cranberry juice, and galangal with basil, mint leaves, and lemon juice for a wild ride of flavours. The Wild Liquid is definitely a drink for the adventurous.

Mocktail List at Atmosphere 6It is a serious sin to undermine the mocktails at Atmosphere 6. The variety here will also add to that. Opt for the Orange Mocktail, Pina and Strawberry Colada, Rooftop Chocolate, Virgin Sex on the Beach and Berry Sweetheart.

Fire and Ice Cocktail at The Flying Saucer Sky Bar

(Image credits: Bhavesh Chhatbar)

The Fire and Ice Cocktail is a drink that tastes great and has a visual appeal. The demure combination of a usual cocktail that is served flaming hot for you – quite literally.

007 at Not Just Jazz By The BayShaken or stirred, the 007 is an elegant ode to James Bond. Vodka with dry vermouth, served the way you want it, classic style never gets old.

Long Legs at SohoCannot go out to the beach as often as you like? Make the beach come to you! Long Legs at Soho shows you how. Mix vodka, sauza, and lemon ice tea, serve with a wedge of lime, relax, and feel the beach around you.

Kuebano at Kue BarPicking up citrus over other flavours? Try the Kuebano at the Kue Bar, a light mixture of rum and citrus fruit. Kue makes it by mixing cranberry juice, fresh lemon juice, and Ron Zapacca.

We’ve covered what we think are some of Pune’s best drinks. Let us know if we have seen them all.

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Rucha Devarchetti

In between waking up and sleeping, Rucha’s thoughts wander to food about twice an hour. One of the main reasons she loves to travel is because it brings more to her table. Food has always been a passion and the girl loves to write for a living.